Citation

Maglinte DD, Taylor SD, Ng AC. Radiology 1979; 130(3): 597-599.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1979, Radiological Society of North America)

DOI

10.1148/130.3.597

PMID

570715

Abstract

Four cases of gastrointestinal perforation by chicken bones are presented. Variability in the clinical manifestations generally precludes a correct preoperative diagnosis of intraabdominal chicken bone abscess. However, in 2 patients, a diagnosis was possible with plain abdominal radiographs. Although the abnormalities seen were nonspecific, the identification of a chicken bone with an associated mass or extraluminal gas collection in a patient with signs of peritonitis, mechanical bowel obstruction, or pneumoperitoneum strongly suggests the diagnosis. A history of alcoholism or wearing dentures strengthens it.

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